The faculty and staff at Make-Up Designory (MUD) continually strive to provide our students with the utmost in services and support. While the School Director is primarily responsible for this department, Student Services are shared among the entire administrative staff. MUD’s Student Services Department is always available to assist students and graduates with questions about housing, financial assistance, academics, career advisement, and other concerns. Students may contact Student Services by phone at: 818-729-9420, or may stop by the Administrative Office.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

The Make-Up Designory (MUD) Financial Aid Department can provide information and assistance to students concerning a variety of finance options for their education. The primary purpose for financial aid is to provide assistance to students who may not be able to afford to attend classes through their own means.

MUD understands that financing an education can be one of the most complex issues that students face. For this reason, MUD’s Financial Aid staff is available for all students and families who would like to discuss their financing options. Additional assistance and updates can be found at MUD’s Financial Aid website: finaid.mud.edu. Prospective students should be sure to select the campus at which they intend to enroll for correct information.

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HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION


Make-Up Designory (MUD) would like to help students traveling from outside Southern California make an easy transition to Los Angeles. In order to assist international students with this goal, MUD maintains furnished student dorm-style housing at the Avalon Burbank Apartments, which are located across the street from the school. To help students traveling from other states and regions make an easy transition to Southern California, MUD has put together a list of resources where students can begin their search for housing options. Students who need housing assistance should speak with their Admissions Advisor for a list of the most current options we have available. Cost of housing in the Los Angeles area can range. However, in Burbank, on average, students should expect to pay approximately $900 per month.

We recommend that students flying into Los Angeles choose the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, since it is located about five miles from the school. If a student chooses to fly into LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), we recommend www.Shuttle2LAX.com as they have a flat rate of $20.00 from the airport to the school. Please call 888-920-2220 for details.

Students who are planning on using a car as their primary means of transportation to and from school may purchase parking permits from the City of Burbank for $50.00 per calendar month. Permits are only necessary for day students, and pricing is subject to change without notice.

Please speak with your Admissions Advisor to gain more information on Housing, Transportation or to obtain a list of active housing resources.

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Make-Up Designory does not discriminate in admission or access to our courses or programs on the basis of age, race, color, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. If you would like to request academic adjustment or auxiliary aids, please contact the School Director. You may request academic adjustments or auxiliary aids at any time. The School Director is responsible for coordinating compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Applicants who are persons with disabilities, as defined in paragraph 104.3(j) of the regulation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, may apply for admittance into the program. The School will work with the applicant or student to determine whether reasonable accommodations can be effective and/or are available.

Any qualified individual with a disability requesting an accommodation or auxiliary aid or service should follow this procedure:

• Notify the School Director in writing of the type of accommodation needed, date needed, documentation of the nature and extent of the disability, and of the need for the accommodation or auxiliary aid. The request should be made at least four weeks in advance of the date needed. You may contact the School Director by telephone at 818-729-9420.

• The School Director will respond within two weeks of receiving the request. If you would like to request reconsideration of the decision regarding your request, please contact the School Director within one week of the date of the response. Please provide a statement of why and how you think the response should be modified.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

MUD is dedicated to providing all students and graduates with access to a comprehensive source of research material related to the field of make-up artistry. The research conducted in the Learning Resource Center is essential to developing a familiarity with the professional make-up industry. For this reason, our faculty and staff actively promote the frequent use of the materials and resources available here.

In the MUD Learning Resource Center, students can review notes, study course materials, and conduct research on award-winning make-up artists, popular products and specialized techniques. Students may use the computer work stations to access the internet and review photographs of their work.

The Learning Resource Center is equipped with computer work stations with networked printing capabilities using standard inkjet printers and photocopy machines. These printers and copiers allow any student or graduate an on-campus option to reproduce images or source materials that may provide inspiration in the classroom or for professional assignments. Each work station with a desktop PC includes software such as Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as photo viewing and editing programs. The Learning Resource Center also provides MUD students and graduates with wireless internet connectivity with access points located throughout the campus.

CAREER SERVICES

Make-Up Designory (MUD) is pleased to offer continuous graduate assistance to active students and graduates through our Career Services Department. Career advisement is based upon each individual student’s needs, and is available to all MUD students and graduates in good standing. Our services include the MUD Job Board, Professional Development Lectures, and one-on-one counseling.

Make-Up Designory does not guarantee our students’ employment; each make-up artist is responsible for securing his or her next job. Most make-up artists find employment in a variety of areas that creates an employment mix and offers various job experiences. Employment can be found in industries such as cosmetic lines, salon/spas (additional licensing and training may be required depending on the state or country), film, television, fashion, theater, and social events. Depending on the job, project, or budget, employment can range from one day to several months. The hours worked can also range from a traditional eight-hour day in cosmetic sales to ten- to fourteen-hour days on a film set. The field of make-up artistry is artistic, diverse, highly entrepreneurial, and competitive – which can be both challenging and rewarding. When starting out, it is extremely important to set realistic goals. Being organized, tracking expenditures, budgeting money, networking, and being open and available to various job opportunities are just a few guidelines for success in the industry.

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